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Bihar: The Bihar cabinet on Friday, chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has approved several significant infrastructure projects, including the expansion of Darbhanga and Raxaul airports and the establishment of industrial parks in multiple districts.
Speaking about the decisions, Additional Chief Secretary S. Siddharth said, “The cabinet approved a proposal for the acquisition of 89.75 acres of land worth ₹244.60 crore for the development and expansion of the existing Darbhanga airport into an international airport. The state government will pay the amount to the owners of the land… land will be transferred to the Airport Authority of India for the project.”
He further added, “The development and expansion of the existing Darbhanga airport will improve air connectivity and benefit the people of the entire Mithila region and other surrounding areas.”
The Darbhanga project builds on prior developments, as the state government had already transferred 76.85 acres of land to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) in 2024 for the airport’s enhancement, including a new civil enclave spanning 52 acres. Key features of this expansion will include a terminal building, cargo complex, multi-level car parking, a fire station, and related infrastructure.
For Raxaul airport, the cabinet approved the acquisition of 139 acres of land worth ₹207 crore. Siddharth stated, “The cabinet also approved the acquisition of 139 acres of land worth ₹207 crore for the expansion of Raxaul airport in the state. The Raxaul airport will be developed by the AAI,” adding that this initiative will help improve economic activities in the region.
Siddharth also informed that the cabinet approved ₹2,960.48 crore for the construction of various developmental and infrastructure projects announced by the Chief Minister during his ‘Pragati Yatra’ in several districts. These projects span a range of sectors and are part of the state government’s efforts to improve infrastructure and economic conditions across Bihar.
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